Anthony Davis and LeBron James were ιnjury-free throughout the 2023-24 season, although the LA Lakers are now in the 10th spot in the Western Conference with a 33-28 record.

Colin Cowherd surprised many by declaring that the Lakers pair is the second-best in the NBA, behind Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, as the Purple and Gold team seeks consistency.

“I rank Jokic and Jamal Murray as the top players because Jokic is considered the best player globally, and I excel in providing assists and scoring points.” According to Cowherd, Anthony Davis is considered the finest defensive player in the NBA, while LeBron James is recognized for his оffensive skills and leadership, making him one of the top three players in the league. “I already have a trophy with AD and LeBron.”

Cowherd discusses the steps the Lakers must take to achieve championship status.

The 60-year-old pundit elaborated on the possible implications of D’Angelo Russell’s continuous оffensive assistance for AD and Bron. If Russell can sustain his current high level of performance, positioning ‘Hillbilly Kobe’ as the 4th best player on the squad, Cowherd predicts that the Lakers will achieve tremendous success.

“I’ve mentioned this previously: D’Angelo Russell holds a peculiarly high value for this team.” If he consistently provided 20 points and 6.5 assists each game, I believe this club could compete against Denver in the Western Conference Finals and maybe win in seven games. He lacks focus and consistency. “In the playoffs, he diminishes rapidly,” Cowherd continued.

“If D’Lo was consistent as a small forward and Austin Reaves excelled as a power forward, that team would be championship-worthy.” I would choose the top defender, the most effective leader in scoring on any given night, a skilled scorer in the 4 position, and D’Lo at the 3 position.

The Lakers are entering a critical phase.

After a rough start in the second half when they dropped two out of three games after the All-Star break, the Lakers have regained momentum by winning two tight matches. In the near future, they will play six out of seven games against Western Conference teams. The result of these two games might significantly impact their chances of securing a direct playoff spot.

Although The Brow and King James have displayed their dominance on both offense and defense lately, the Lakers need their starters and bench players to perform at a high level in order to change their season’s outcome.